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Youngest Cities — Alberta

1 Mackenzie County 23.4
2 Blackfalds 31.8
3 Grande Prairie 34.0
4 Slave Lake 34.0
5 Wood Buffalo 34.4
6 Whitecourt 34.8
7 Beaumont 35.2
8 Airdrie 35.6
9 Peace River 35.6
10 Spruce Grove 36.0
11 Fort Saskatchewan 36.0
12 Sylvan Lake 36.0
13 Brooks 36.0
14 Bonnyville 36.0
15 Taber 36.4
16 Morinville 36.4
17 Edmonton 36.8
18 Banff 36.8
19 Leduc 36.8
20 Coaldale 37.2
21 Chestermere 37.6
22 Lloydminster 37.6
23 Drayton Valley 37.6
24 Calgary 38.0
25 Hinton 38.0
26 Lethbridge 38.0
27 Wainwright 38.0
28 Edson 38.4
29 St. Paul 38.4
30 Grande Prairie County No. 1 38.8
31 Red Deer 38.8
32 Rocky Mountain House 38.8
33 Cochrane 39.2
34 Okotoks 39.2
35 Newell County 39.2
36 Lacombe 39.6
37 Greenview No. 16 40.0
38 Strathmore 40.0
39 Bonnyville No. 87 40.0
40 Devon 40.0
41 Redcliff 40.4
42 Cypress County 40.8
43 Stony Plain 40.8
44 Barrhead County No. 11 40.8
45 Sturgeon County 41.2
46 Stettler County No. 6 41.2
47 Ponoka 41.2
48 Lac La Biche 41.6
49 Willow Creek No. 26 41.6
50 Summerside 41.8
51 Belvedere 41.8
52 Silverado 41.8
53 Scenic Acres 41.8
54 Harvest Hills 41.8
55 Walden 41.8
56 South Terwillegar 41.8
57 Ranchlands 41.8
58 Canyon Meadows 41.8
59 Brentwood 41.8
60 Queen Mary Park 41.8
61 Hamptons 41.8
62 Altadore 41.8
63 Grand Centre 41.8
64 Glenbrook 41.8
65 Forest Lawn 41.8
66 Cougar Ridge 41.8
67 Kincora 41.8
68 Haysboro 41.8
69 Boyle Street 41.8
70 Allard 41.8
71 Applewood Park 41.8
72 Erin Woods 41.8
73 Albert Park/Radisson Heights 41.8
74 Millrise 41.8
75 Kiniski Gardens 41.8
76 West Hillhurst 41.8
77 Terwillegar Towne 41.8
78 Aldergrove 41.8
79 Kilkenny 41.8
80 Evansdale 41.8
81 Oakridge 41.8
82 MacEwan 41.8
83 Coral Springs 41.8
84 Callingwood South 41.8
85 Bearspaw 41.8
86 Ellerslie 41.8
87 Hillhurst 41.8
88 Valley Ridge 41.8
89 Ormsby Place 41.8
90 Brintnell 41.8
91 Willow Park 41.8
92 La Perle 41.8
93 Bankview 41.8
94 Tuxedo Park 41.8
95 Empire Park 41.8
96 Belmont 41.8
97 Baturyn 41.8
98 Richmond 41.8
99 Braeside 41.8
100 Hollick-Kenyon 41.8

The youngest cities in Alberta by median age tend to be dynamic communities with growing populations and active lifestyles. Mackenzie County has a median age of 23.4 years.

Young median ages often reflect the presence of universities, military bases, or rapidly growing job markets that attract young workers and families. These cities typically have higher birth rates and more demand for schools and family-oriented services.

Cities with younger populations often feature vibrant nightlife, dining scenes, and cultural activities catered to younger demographics, along with strong demand for rental housing and entry-level employment opportunities.

Did You Know?

  • 1. Half of Mackenzie County's population is under 23.4 years old.
  • 2. College towns and military base communities typically have the youngest median ages due to their large populations of 18-24 year olds.
  • 3. Cities with young populations often see faster economic growth and more entrepreneurial activity.

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